The story
Founded by Mary Cardwell Dawson in 1941.1
Private company
National Negro Opera Company
African-American opera company
The National Negro Opera Company (1941–1962) was established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and became the most successful African-American opera company in the United States.2 It was founded by Mary Cardwell Dawson.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The National Negro Opera Company (1941–1962) was established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and became the most successful African-American opera company in the United States.2
Leadership
Who has led National Negro Opera Company, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderMary Cardwell Dawson1
Timeline
- 1941Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaNational Negro Opera Company
- WikidataQ15261138
Sources
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsNational Negro Opera Company photo by Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0